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<blockquote data-quote="Droff" data-source="post: 2036557" data-attributes="member: 26615"><p>Hey everyone.</p><p></p><p>For a little background, I'm quite new to pistols, just started researching and buying, so I don't know a lot about them, although I've shot them since I was a kid, it's just been very sporadic. I've taken a CC class and have submitted paperwork for a license, seems to be no hiccups so far. I've purchased an M&P9c as well as a Sig P238, both planned as carry guns (Sig for the wife). We've shot both guns before buying and liked the feel of them and how they handle.</p><p></p><p>I've been trying to find a reasonably priced S&W .357 revolver with a 4" barrel, I've figured either a model 65 or model 686, I've read the 686 is a heavier gun (bigger frame), but either one would work for me, it's going to be my home defense gun, not carry. I'd like to stay with a 4" barrel either way. I keep seeing a lot -1, -2, -3, etc on the end of models, not sure what this designates and haven't ran across a good explanation. Any suggestions where this is all laid out?</p><p></p><p>Also, are there other S&W .357 revolver models to consider? It seems as if .357 and .38 are somewhat interchangeable and I see a lot of model numbers thrown around.</p><p></p><p>I've not seen anything under $475, anywhere. Seems to be the going price for used one? I could go $500, but I'd want an awful nice gun for that.</p><p></p><p>Can you find any deals at gun shows at the fairgrounds?</p><p></p><p>I've considered other brands - Taurus, Rossi or Ruger, but either of those can be sketchy from what I've been able read through. Not stuck on .357, but don't want to go any lower. I am stuck on a revolver for the house though.</p><p></p><p>Any input is appreciated.</p><p>Thanks.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Droff, post: 2036557, member: 26615"] Hey everyone. For a little background, I'm quite new to pistols, just started researching and buying, so I don't know a lot about them, although I've shot them since I was a kid, it's just been very sporadic. I've taken a CC class and have submitted paperwork for a license, seems to be no hiccups so far. I've purchased an M&P9c as well as a Sig P238, both planned as carry guns (Sig for the wife). We've shot both guns before buying and liked the feel of them and how they handle. I've been trying to find a reasonably priced S&W .357 revolver with a 4" barrel, I've figured either a model 65 or model 686, I've read the 686 is a heavier gun (bigger frame), but either one would work for me, it's going to be my home defense gun, not carry. I'd like to stay with a 4" barrel either way. I keep seeing a lot -1, -2, -3, etc on the end of models, not sure what this designates and haven't ran across a good explanation. Any suggestions where this is all laid out? Also, are there other S&W .357 revolver models to consider? It seems as if .357 and .38 are somewhat interchangeable and I see a lot of model numbers thrown around. I've not seen anything under $475, anywhere. Seems to be the going price for used one? I could go $500, but I'd want an awful nice gun for that. Can you find any deals at gun shows at the fairgrounds? I've considered other brands - Taurus, Rossi or Ruger, but either of those can be sketchy from what I've been able read through. Not stuck on .357, but don't want to go any lower. I am stuck on a revolver for the house though. Any input is appreciated. Thanks. [/QUOTE]
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